plaque — a flat piece of metal, wood, or stone with writing on it that is used as a memorial or marker
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat piece of metal, wood, or stone with writing on it that is used as a memorial or marker
Pronunciation (IPA): /plæk/
Korean meaning: 기념패, 명판
Korean pronunciation: **플**래크
Example Sentences
- The dentist showed me the plaque on my teeth and I realized I'd been brushing like a lazy sloth.
- The hotel installed a gold plaque claiming 'World's Best Breakfast' - apparently they'd never heard of my mom's cooking.
- The doctor explained that plaque in arteries is different from plaque on teeth, but both can ruin your day.
plaque
NOUN//plæk//
a flat piece of metal, wood, or stone with writing on it that is used as a memorial or marker
a park official carefully mounts a bronze rectangular marker onto a wooden post beside a young oak tree. She positions the flat metal piece precisely while holding it steady with both hands. A small group of family members watches respectfully as the memorial marker is being installed. The bronze surface gleams in the sunlight, and fallen autumn leaves scatter around the base of the post. The elderly gentleman in the group wipes his eyes while a young girl holds flowers nearby. a flat piece of metal with writing on it being used as a memorial marker
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The memorial plaque shows a crack, so check it from the back!
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Origin
프랑스어 'plaque'에서 온 단어로, 원래 '얇은 판'이라는 의미였습니다. 라틴어 'placcus(평평한)'에서 유래되어, 평평하고 얇은 판 형태의 모든 것을 가리키게 되었습니다.
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“The dentist showed me the plaque on my teeth and I realized I'd been brushing like a lazy sloth.”
“The hotel installed a gold plaque claiming 'World's Best Breakfast' - apparently they'd never heard of my mom's cooking.”
“The doctor explained that plaque in arteries is different from plaque on teeth, but both can ruin your day.”
“The company proudly displayed a plaque for '10 Years Without Accidents' right next to the broken elevator.”
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